CB · Detroit Lions vs New York Jets · 64 graded snaps
Replacement
Reed excelled in run support with aggressive downhill tackling, but two costly fourth-quarter coverage penalties and a touchdown surrendered kept his mark near replacement level.
Reed earned an exceptional 89 run defense grade by repeatedly shedding perimeter blocks and triggering downhill, highlighted by a stop for a one-yard gain at Q4 05:21. However, his 61 coverage grade was heavily weighed down by catastrophic miscues in the fourth quarter. He surrendered a 16-yard defensive pass interference penalty on 3rd & 17 at Q4 12:19 and later conceded a 23-yard touchdown catch to Garrett Wilson despite committing another penalty at Q4 04:11. Although he rebounded with a violent pass breakup against Wilson at Q4 00:56, the high-leverage coverage lapses capped his overall performance.
Strengths
Perimeter run defense
Downhill tackling support
Catch-point physicality
Weaknesses
Coverage penalties
Boundary deep coverage
Plays that moved the grade
-2Q4 04:11, 4th & 6Committed defensive pass interference down the sideline and still surrendered a 23-yard touchdown catch to Garrett Wilson.
-2Q4 12:19, 3rd & 17Committed a 16-yard defensive pass interference penalty near the goal line, handing the offense an automatic first down.
+1.5Q4 00:56, 1st & 10Drove downhill on the boundary route to deliver a hard, legal hit on Garrett Wilson and break up the pass.
Every graded snap · 14 wins or losses, 50 routine
+0.5Q1 14:56 · 1 & 10 · CoverageReads the quick throw promptly from off-coverage, triggers downhill, and makes a strong tackle on Wilson along the boundary to limit the gain to 6 yards.
+0.5Q1 13:35 · 3 & 2 · CoverageMaintained tight coverage along the sideline, denying an early throwing window.
+1Q1 06:15 · 2 & 3 · Run defenseQuickly recognizes run, evades Wilson's stalk block, and charges from the numbers into the box to assist Rodriguez in making the stop.
+1Q1 00:17 · 1 & 10 · CoverageMaintains tight hip-to-hip coverage on Sadiq down the sideline to deny an open window and force the incompletion.
+1Q2 09:29 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseDiagnoses the toss quickly, works through Wilson's stalk block, and drives Hall out of bounds to limit the gain to 5 yards.
-0.5Q3 09:37 · 1 & 10 · CoverageTrails Wilson as he crosses the deep middle, arriving in time to down him but allowing the explosive reception.
+0.5Q3 08:50 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseTakes on Williams' block and works off it downfield to make a diving tackle along the sideline, saving a potential score.
+1Q3 08:10 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseDiagnoses run instantly, shoots downhill into the box, and absorbs a collision with the big back to stop Allen at the 7, though he is shaken up on the hit.
-2Q4 12:19 · 3 & 17 · CoverageCommits a costly defensive pass interference penalty at the goal line on 3rd & 17, conceding 16 yards and a first down.
+1Q4 11:17 · CoverageMaintains tight hip-pocket coverage and outside leverage against Garrett Wilson, leaving no window for the pass.
+1.5Q4 05:21 · 2 & 3 · Run defenseDiagnoses the run instantly at the snap, shoots into the box untouched, and makes an aggressive stop at the line of scrimmage.
-2Q4 04:11 · 4 & 6 · CoverageCommits defensive pass interference down the boundary and still allows the contested touchdown catch.
+0.5Q4 01:54 · 2 & 10 · CoverageReads the short throw immediately from off coverage, triggers downhill quickly, and forces the receiver out of bounds.
+1.5Q4 00:56 · 1 & 10 · CoverageRead the quarterback's eyes and broke vigorously downhill on Wilson's route, arriving at the catch point to deliver a violent, legal hit and break up the pass.